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Re: Pump and filter location??

Re: Pump and filter location??

Shallow end for the reason given in an earlier post -- location of the pump house was to minimize pump noise. It was put into a corner of the yard where other neighbors had their pump houses. The orientation of the pool was done for ease of entry so the deep end is near the edge of the yard -- that forces the shallow end to be closer to the pump house, though there is still a distance of around 30 or so feet between them.

Re: Pump and filter location??

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Keeping the filter system protected from UV rays is a good idea and will prolong the life of the equipment some, so if it's feasible a shed is a good idea. If you put a shed around the equipment, do yourself a favor and have a drain (whatever kind of filter you have, you will have to drain it at some point, so give the water someplace to go) and make sure that the walls provide sufficient clearance so you can work on the system easily, if need be. Remember to follow the manufacturers instructions for clearances, etc.

Luv& Luk
-Ted

Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill a couple of libraries :-D